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Newspaper
Portland Daily Press
Location
Portland, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
1
London reports Victoria and court officials toast Lord Roberts after Pretoria fell, with celebrations at Balmoral and nationwide cheers. Yet army losses linger in dispatches as Botha and forces escaped. In New Brunswick and St John, public joy prompts delayed celebrations and street parades.
London reports detail that the 13th battalion of the Imperial Yeomanry (Irish) was overwhelmed by Boers at Lindley and that Lord Methuen’s relief effort came too late. A despatch from Lord Roberts confirms the 18th Imperial Yeomanry surrendered near Lindley on May 31, with Methuen marching 44 miles in 24 hours but failing to reach Col. Sprage’s unit in time.
London reports Lord Roberts announces Pretoria fell after heavy fighting. British mounted infantry pursued Boer forces to within 2000 yards, officials discussed surrender conditions but the town exited unconditionally as British troops entered at two o clock. Casualties noted amid confusion and repulsed Boer resistance.
A decision or action will be made this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Officials, stakeholders, and observers await the outcome as preparations proceed.
Reported actions include Major Johnson with two 27th Regiment companies pursuing Captain Roberts near Manila and capturing 40 rebels on Tablas along with 10,000 rounds of ammo and 24 rifles. Other operations mention insurgents behind trenches near Norzagaray Bulacan and a successful trench assault by Company G.
New York June 5 The Democratic state convention selected delegates at large to the National Democratic convention. Named were David B. Hill Richard Croker Edward Murphy and Augustus Van Wyck Alternates Frank Campbell Jacob Ruppert Jr C Morgan Sanford and James Shelvin Electors at large Frederick Cook of Robert C Titus of Buffalo. The platform contained no reaffirmation of the party's license. The paper notes the prominence of ex Senator Hill and the Catholic jubilee in Portland Maine with bishop Healy honored by Rome.
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions in New England and Boston for Wednesday and Thursday with light to fresh southwesterly winds. Local readings show a barometer around 39.075 inches at 8 am, with clear skies and 53 percent humidity. 20.080 inches at 11 am, 42 thermometric, 68 percent humidity, and southwest wind.
New York reports the venerable Reverend Dr. Richard Salter Storrs emeritus of a church in the borough has passed away, marking a notable end for a longtime cleric.
An inquiry asks whether a US soldier accused of murdering a native should be tried by military authorities or by civilian courts. The Attorney General reviews the laws and urges that the prisoner be turned over to military authorities for trial.
New York June 5 Eddie Connelly of St John New Brunswick won a well earned victory over Matthews of club Eg Toland tonight on club time. The two had met previously with a draw and then a Matthews decision before Connelly wore him down in the 25th round.
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